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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.16, 1,385.65 and 490.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.16, 1,385.65 and 490.31 is: 735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.16 : 1,385.65 = 490.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.16/1,385.65 = 490.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.16x = 1,385.65 × 490.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.16x = 679,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,398.05/923.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.95

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